Kestrel Instruments Blog

From old and abandoned asylums to creepy cemeteries with nothing around for miles, paranormal investigators depend on Kestrel meters for ghost hunting. Searching for spirits with the naked eye is a shot in the dark (quite literally, in most cases), which is why it’s important to rely on other senses to detect paranormal activity. Goosebumps on the back of your neck? The hair raising on your arms? These could be signs that spirits are nearby, but Kestrel meters can help detect and document subtle environmental changes in the surrounding area that your body may not register.

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Heat stress is a serious concern for all military personnel. Exertional heat stress can cause severe injuries and even death, but the good news is that it’s 100% preventable. The Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker in tan is the preferred choice of the military for monitoring the environmental conditions, helping to save countless lives of military personnel across the globe.

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Knowing and understanding the environment around us allows us to preserve it, protect it, and even learn from it. Technology makes a major impact on how we apply our understanding to scientific studies, especially with environmental monitoring. With the help of the Kestrel 5500 and DROPs, scientists ranging from ecologists to hydrologists can improve their scientific studies with reliable, accurate data.

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When you check the forecast on a weather app, you'll find that it doesn't necessarily offer the most accurate information for your specific location. Many times the weather app will call for rain, yet you don’t see a drop the entire day. Kestrel weather & environmental meters are superior to most weather apps on the market, and one of the secrets behind it's accuracy boils down to microclimates.

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For the second year in a row, Kestrel Ballistics will be hosting a charitable event to kick off the Kestrel Precision Shootout at Peacemaker National Training Center. This year we'll be raising money for HAVA (Honored American Veterans Afield), with the entirety of each donation going directly to this great organization. Here's what we've got lined up so far, check our Facebook page regularly for updates!

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The fallout from cracked concrete appearing in a newly laid slab goes beyond the hassle and costs associated with any necessary repair work. Knowing the correct rate of evaporation and planning accordingly before pouring concrete is vital for ensuring successful slab curing during both hot weather and cold conditions.

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Combating wildland fires isn’t for the faint of heart. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, over 1,100 people have died from wildfires in the last 100 years. In the last 10 years, 34,607 wildlife fires were reported over 2,932,334 acres.

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Athletic heat stress monitoring is an invaluable tool for saving lives. While at-risk demographics include young children or adults 65 or older, heat-related illness can happen to anyone - even athletes who in prime physical condition.

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Scaffolding is an essential piece of construction equipment. It’s designed to access hard-to-reach places for tasks such as painting or it can support loads such as brick or stucco. Safety is critical for the use of scaffolding, especially when it comes to OSHA regulations. The Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter is an ideal tool for keeping scaffolding workers safe in less-than-ideal weather conditions.

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When it's hot and humid, humans aren’t the only species that suffer from overheating. Horses and other livestock feel the discomfort of heat and humidity, and measuring heat index with Kestrel DROP D2AG can help protect your horses.

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